npsvssignserver-ce
Two self-hosted projects, compared on the numbers selfhost.directory tracks live: score, popularity, release cadence and setup effort.
| nps | signserver-ce | |
|---|---|---|
| Score | 74/100 | 51/100 |
| Rank in category | #2 of 31 in Networking | #2 of 2 in PKI |
| GitHub stars | 34 264 | 440 |
| Stars, last 30 days | +31 | +5 |
| Stable releases, 12 months | 0 | 2 |
| Latest release | — | v7.7.1 · 26 Aug 2026 |
| Setup | Moderate | Advanced |
| Official Docker image | No | Yes |
| License | GPL-3.0 | LGPL-2.1 |
| Main language | Go | Java |
Which one should you pick?
nps scores 74/100 against 51/100 for signserver-ce, so it is the safer default.
signserver-ce ships more often: 2 stable releases in the past year, against 0 for nps.
If you want the quickest setup, nps is easier to run; signserver-ce needs more configuration.
nps is growing faster right now (+31 stars in 30 days).
nps details →signserver-ce details →